These Golden Crisp squares make the best cereal treat bars that are so easy and take little time to prepare. This tasty twist on classic Rice Krispies Treats combines Golden Crisp cereal with melted marshmallows and butter, chocolate, and peanut butter. Yum!
I think this recipe might have been originally from the side of the cereal box. No matter, I keep a box of this cereal handy so if I need or want to make something sweet in a pinch this is always one of my first options.
This particular recipe is inspired by my peanut butter cup rice krispie treats because we love peanut butter and chocolate.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make these bars.
- Easy to Make: You'll be in and out of the kitchen in about 30 minutes.
- Classic Flavor: The peanut butter, chocolate, and honey create a delicious blend of classic flavors.
Ingredients
Usually, we list the main ingredients for our recipes, but this one uses such a limited amount, we're sharing them all right here.
- Golden Crisp Cereal: This cereal's sweet, honey flavor is perfect with the other ingredients in these bars.
- Butter and Marshmallows: Melted butter and marshmallows create the classic, ooey-gooey base.
- Peanut Butter: Peanut butter and honey are a classic flavor combination.
- Chocolate Chips: Chocolate, peanut butter, and honey create a delicious flavor profile.
Substitutions and Variations
- Golden Crisp Cereal: Use any brand of puffed honey cereal for this recipe, or use a completely different cereal to create a different bar.
- Chocolate Chips: Use caramel, butterscotch or peanut butter chips for different flavor.
- Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for more crunch.
Instructions
These cereal treat bars are a variation on classic Rice Krispies Treats, which means it's an incredibly easy recipe to make. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!
Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
Then, remove it from the heat and mix in the marshmallows until melted.
Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips and mix until melted. Return to the heat for a few seconds if necessary to fully melt the ingredients.
Add the cereal and stir until evenly coated.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until cooled. Slice and serve.
Hint: We prefer the chocolate chips melted but you can also add them last, right before you press the dessert into your prepared pan.
If you love recipes like this, you might also enjoy these star crunch cookies.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to a week.
Freezer: Wrap the squares in plastic wrap and store for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Reheat: Defrost the treats on the counter before serving.
What to Serve with Can't Get Enough of That Golden Crisp Squares
Tips
- Remove the butter from the heat before adding the marshmallows to avoid scorching them.
- If necessary, you can add the pot back to the heat for a few seconds to help melt the chocolate chips after you add them to the marshmallow mixture.
- Microwave your peanut butter for a few seconds to get it nice and soft. This makes it easier to mix into the marshmallow mixture.
FAQ
Do you have questions about these Can't Get Enough of That Golden Crisp squares? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these Golden Crisp cereal treats.
These Golden Crisp cereal squares are a variation of Rice Krispies Treats that replaces Rice Krispies with Golden Crisp cereal and adds peanut butter and chocolate to the marshmallow base.
Remove the melted butter from the heat. The absence of direct heat allows the marshmallows to melt in the hot butter without scorching.
It's important to let the treats cool completely before eating them to give the marshmallow mixture time to set and lose most of its tackiness.
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Can’t Get Enough of that Golden Crisp Squares
Ingredients
- 6 cups Golden Crisp cereal
- 4 tblsp butter
- 4 cups marshmallows
- 1 cup peanut butter smooth
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat add butter.
- Stir until melted.
- Add marshmallows
- Remove from heat and stir until melted.
- Add peanut butter and chocolate chips. Continue to stir. Return to heat momentarily, if necessary, to totally melt and blend those ingredients.
- Add cereal and stir until totally and evenly coated.
- ***We prefer the chocolate chips melted but you can also add them last, right before you press the dessert into your prepared pan.
- Spoon and press into your prepared pan and refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Remove the butter from the heat before adding the marshmallows to avoid scorching them.
- If necessary, you can add the pot back to the heat for a few seconds to help melt the chocolate chips after you add them to the marshmallow mixture.
- Microwave your peanut butter for a few seconds to get it nice and soft. This makes it easier to mix into the marshmallow mixture.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in June 2016. It's been updated with new content and images.
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